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The Spartanburg Tanning Yard(s): Murder, Mayhem, and The Woman in White

Spartanburg, South Carolina, is nestled just east of Greenville. The area has several paranormal locations that many of you are familiar with, and a few that you may not be aware of. Acclaimed paranormal author Tally Johnson has penned numerous books and written extensively about South Carolina’s supernatural history. We highly recommend adding his books…

Are Tortured Spirits Still Keeping Watch over this Section of Florence, South Carolina

One place we haven’t written about much is down in the Pee Dee region of the state. The area is home to suspicious activity, especially the one- to one-and-a-half-mile stretch of road connecting South Gaillard Street to the old Florence Stockade. According to H.P. Bradley in his book Haunted Florence, the Florence Stockade, formerly known…

Zombieland in Newberry County

When people think of zombies, they often envision a rural setting, such as a farm or cemetery, and characters like Rick Grimes, Negan, and Daryl Dixon, who fight to survive. Seldom do we hear about real places, especially in the backwoods of South Carolina, with such a name. Driving the winding country roads of Newberry…

The Legend Of Mayucha

Mayucha was a town in Oconee County, South Carolina, from 1850 to the early 1900s. Many unknowns exist about this mysterious town, including its exact location and the everyday life of the people who called it home. In many ways, it has slipped into the abyss of South Carolina folklore. Rumors have swirled for generations…

Is Lake Lyman Haunted

Lake Lyman is a 350-acre lake that serves as a popular boating destination, event space, and recreational spot near Spartanburg, South Carolina. By night, it turns into a haunted paradise. According to Visit Spartanburg, Legend has it that a party hosted at Lake Lyman once took a grim turn. A woman was viciously assaulted during…

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